Controversial ‘CareBnB’ firm returns to launch new trial
The company developing a controversial “Airbnb for social care” model allowing homeowners to rent spare rooms to recuperating hospital patients … Read more
NHS England
Postcode lottery of care for breast cancer patients revealed
Women face “unacceptable differences” in breast cancer care across England, a new report has concluded. The All Party Parliamentary Group … Read more
Satisfaction with GPs at lowest level for 30 years, survey finds
Public satisfaction with GP services has fallen to the lowest level in 30 years and dissatisfaction with the NHS overall … Read more
Higher consulting spending makes NHS trusts less efficient, study suggests
National Health Service (NHS) trusts which hire management consultants in order to reduce expenditure do not end up saving money, … Read more
IVF clinics ‘should pay NHS if their treatments cause complications’
A leading British fertility expert is calling for IVF clinics to foot the bill when assisted reproductive treatments result in … Read more
One in 11 posts unfilled in the NHS in England
Full story at The Guardian 21 February 2018 One in 11 posts in NHS England are currently unfilled, equivalent to almost 100,000 … Read more
£45m black hole highlighted by Swindon CCG
Full Story at Swindon Advertiser 30 January 2018 HEALTH chiefs in the region warned of a possible £45 million black … Read more
Delays and name change for second wave of ‘accountable care systems’
Delays and name change for second wave of ‘accountable care systems’ Full story in The HSJ, 29 January 2018 The … Read more
Place of safety unit temporarily closed by Swindon CCG
Full story at Swindon Advertiser 11 January 2018 A SWINDON mental health suite will be closed for a year, it … Read more
NHS close to meltdown, according to Brighton A&E consultant
Full article at Brighton and Hove News 25 December 2017 The NHS is close to meltdown, according to Brighton accident … Read more